An exceptional decorative fragment in cast iron depicting a mythological winged mermaid. The finely modeled female bust is adorned with scale motifs, outstretched wings, and a volute base terminating in an expressive lion's mask. This type of hybrid figure, typical of 19th-century decorative vocabulary, evokes the mermaids of Baroque and Neo-Renaissance art, often used as handles, supports, or embellishments on furniture or monumental stoves. A piece as singular as it is striking.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1880-1900 ✦ Dimensions: 19 cm ✦ Material: Cast iron ✦ Condition: Incomplete fragment, old patina, oxidation in the lower part
A spectacular decorative figure, ideal for artistic reuse or an antique ironwork collection.
